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Add 3/35 and 48/20

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 2 8/20

3/35 + 48/20 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/140 + 336/140 = 12 + 336/140 = 348/140
  5. 348/140 simplified gives 87/35
  6. So, 3/35 + 48/20 = 87/35
    In mixed form: 217/35

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